HOGAR DE ANCIANOS CARLOS MARIA ULLOA 2018

Name: HOGAR DE ANCIANOS CARLOS MARIA ULLOA 2018
Start: 2018-01-01
End: 2018-12-29
Location: Guadalupe, Costa Rica

Code: 52397 Copied

Costa Rica Social work Social work Permanent

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

ICYE Costa Rica Since 1877 the Hogar de Ancianos Carlos Maria Ulloa in San Jose is the bigger institution for elderly people in San Jose. This institution has a population of 250 residents plus 50 staff. The Hogar gets sponsorship from many national companies to continue with the important labour everyday.

💼 What the programme involves

Hogar de Ancianos Carlos Maria Ulloa is the most important home for elderly people in the central area of Costa Rica. They provide a home to elderly people who doesn't have a family or if their relatives don't want to take care of them. They provide and organise exercises and different activities such as workshops: sewing, cooking, handcrafts and painting for the residents.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The volunteer lives with a host family (private bedroom, shared living room, kitchen and bathroom). 3 meals per day provided by the host family.

📍 About the location

Hogar Carlos Maria Ulloa is located in Guadalupe's town, northern side of San Jose city. From San Jose downtown is 15 minutes by bus. Climate: The dry season is from December to May, and is the time of year when there is almost no rain. During the rest of the year (from May to November) it rains constantly. There are several internet cafés around Guadalupe's area.

ℹ️ Additional information

Volontariat de 4 à 16 semaines; frais supplémentaires de 370€ pour le 1er mois, puis 75€ par semaine. Placement individuel, programme ouvert toute l'année.

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📅 Available sessions

CRC-12/2018

01/01/2018 → 29/12/2018

Closed

2 / 5

♂ 0/3 ♀ 2/2

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

75.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

San José Province, Guadalupe, Costa Rica

Costa Rica

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Costa Rica Colon (CRC / ₡)

Exchange rate

1 CRC = 0.001986 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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🗣️ Languages spoken

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